Sunday 13 April 2025, 10:00am – 4:00pm Now in its second year, the Art & Design Festival: Threads of Tomorrow celebrates creativity and innovation in fashion with a strong focus on sustainability. Join us on Sunday 13 April 2025 for a day dedicated to exploring the future of fashion and design in Campbelltown and beyond Confirmed Stallholders Bellissima Glass | By Anna Fran | Embroiderers’ Guild NSW Inc | Em Crawford Art | Glimmers | Handwork Connections | Huntress Artistry | Infinite Love Creative | IZZYFAZ POTTERY | Jem Sharwood | Jo Ceramics | Letters of Love Handmade | Little Orange | Lucie Mammone | Macarthur Textile Network Inc. | Pichitu Kids | Rainbow Magic Creations/K&F Artistic Design’z | Shiba Studio | Sokol | Tara Casey Art | The Cotton Trail | The Little Kiln Shed Ceramics | The Tiny Inkling Studio | Ula and Her Brothers | V Creative Macrame | Wayne Kane Art | Wiradjuri Aura & Textured Thoughts – JSK | Zenti Designs 10am – Event opened by event hosts Xander and Jamaica – Project Runway fashion event teams commence – Stalls open – Gallery, Entry Foyer, Performance Studio 11am – Embroidery workshop with Mariam Chanaoui, Workshop 4 – Crown Making with Freya Jobbins, Performance Studio – Brooch Making Workshop, Workshop 1 12pm – Runway workshop with Xander and Jamaica 12.30pm – Artist Talk with Kelcie Bryant-Duguid 1.00pm – Sashiko Workshop with Kris Smith, Workshop 1 3pm – Runway Show and judging 4pm – Event closes Workshops Basic Embroidery Techniques with Mariam Chanaoui Time: 11am to 2:00pm Cost: $22pp Description: Learn the basic stitches and methods behind embroidery with Mariam Chanaoui. This ancient needle work was believed to have started back somewhere between the 3rd and 5th century and was believed to be a symbol of power, virtue and entitlement. These days however, it’s a fabulous way to create small to large piece of art with thread and needle. Brooch Making Workshop Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm Cost: $22pp Description: Create a contemporary textile brooch using the provided kit under the tutelage of the Macarthur Textile Network. Students will learn: – Ruched work and manipulating various fabrics – Simple stitches such as straight stitch, running stitch, bullion stitch – Beading The Art of Japanese Embroidery with Kris Smith Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Cost: $22pp Description: Join Kris Smith from the Embroiderers’ Guild Campbelltown and learn the art of Japanese stitching – Sashiko! Sashiko is a running stitch technique used traditionally in Japan to decoratively reinforce points of wear or repair torn garments with patches. The technique was used to extend the life of garments worn by fishermen and farmers and to provide warmth as a quilting technique. Image credit: Moira Vella Crown-making with Freya Jobbins Time: 11:00am to 3.30pm Cost: Free Description: Become the Queen (or king) you always knew you were and join Freya Jobbins in her drop in crown making workshop. All materials supplied and better still, it’s FREE! Image credit: Anne Thu Pham Work the Runway with Xander Khoury and Jamaica Moana Time: 12:00pm Cost: Free Description: Master the art of the runway walk with event hosts Xander Khoury and Jamaica Moana of West Ball fame as they teach interested wannabe models how to develop their own runway style. Jamaica Moana & Xander Khoury are two runway divas from the Australian Ballroom Scene. As winners of the category, they have learnt the skills and attitude to sell it down the runway. Jamaica has also walked as a muse and model for Australian Fashion Week including designers such as Nicol & Ford and Jordan Gogos and Xander has worked for Australian Fashion Week for over 4 years in different roles and capacities. The workshop will include a confidence building element, tips and tricks and a practice for the runway.
Sunday 13 April 2025, 10:00am – 4:00pm Now in its second year, the Art & Design Festival: Threads of Tomorrow celebrates creativity and innovation in fashion with a strong focus on sustainability. Join us on Sunday 13 April 2025 for a day dedicated to exploring the future of fashion and design in Campbelltown and beyond Confirmed Stallholders Bellissima Glass | By Anna Fran | Embroiderers’ Guild NSW Inc | Em Crawford Art | Glimmers | Handwork Connections | Huntress Artistry | Infinite Love Creative | IZZYFAZ POTTERY | Jem Sharwood | Jo Ceramics | Letters of Love Handmade | Little Orange | Lucie Mammone | Macarthur Textile Network Inc. | Pichitu Kids | Rainbow Magic Creations/K&F Artistic Design’z | Shiba Studio | Sokol | Tara Casey Art | The Cotton Trail | The Little Kiln Shed Ceramics | The Tiny Inkling Studio | Ula and Her Brothers | V Creative Macrame | Wayne Kane Art | Wiradjuri Aura & Textured Thoughts – JSK | Zenti Designs 10am – Event opened by event hosts Xander and Jamaica – Project Runway fashion event teams commence – Stalls open – Gallery, Entry Foyer, Performance Studio 11am – Embroidery workshop with Mariam Chanaoui, Workshop 4 – Crown Making with Freya Jobbins, Performance Studio – Brooch Making Workshop, Workshop 1 12pm – Runway workshop with Xander and Jamaica 12.30pm – Artist Talk with Kelcie Bryant-Duguid 1.00pm – Sashiko Workshop with Kris Smith, Workshop 1 3pm – Runway Show and judging 4pm – Event closes Workshops Basic Embroidery Techniques with Mariam Chanaoui Time: 11am to 2:00pm Cost: $22pp Description: Learn the basic stitches and methods behind embroidery with Mariam Chanaoui. This ancient needle work was believed to have started back somewhere between the 3rd and 5th century and was believed to be a symbol of power, virtue and entitlement. These days however, it’s a fabulous way to create small to large piece of art with thread and needle. Brooch Making Workshop Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm Cost: $22pp Description: Create a contemporary textile brooch using the provided kit under the tutelage of the Macarthur Textile Network. Students will learn: – Ruched work and manipulating various fabrics – Simple stitches such as straight stitch, running stitch, bullion stitch – Beading The Art of Japanese Embroidery with Kris Smith Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Cost: $22pp Description: Join Kris Smith from the Embroiderers’ Guild Campbelltown and learn the art of Japanese stitching – Sashiko! Sashiko is a running stitch technique used traditionally in Japan to decoratively reinforce points of wear or repair torn garments with patches. The technique was used to extend the life of garments worn by fishermen and farmers and to provide warmth as a quilting technique. Image credit: Moira Vella Crown-making with Freya Jobbins Time: 11:00am to 3.30pm Cost: Free Description: Become the Queen (or king) you always knew you were and join Freya Jobbins in her drop in crown making workshop. All materials supplied and better still, it’s FREE! Image credit: Anne Thu Pham Work the Runway with Xander Khoury and Jamaica Moana Time: 12:00pm Cost: Free Description: Master the art of the runway walk with event hosts Xander Khoury and Jamaica Moana of West Ball fame as they teach interested wannabe models how to develop their own runway style. Jamaica Moana & Xander Khoury are two runway divas from the Australian Ballroom Scene. As winners of the category, they have learnt the skills and attitude to sell it down the runway. Jamaica has also walked as a muse and model for Australian Fashion Week including designers such as Nicol & Ford and Jordan Gogos and Xander has worked for Australian Fashion Week for over 4 years in different roles and capacities. The workshop will include a confidence building element, tips and tricks and a practice for the runway.